HITCHCOCK

Introduction

Alfred Hitchcock was a film maker, most well known for his Thriller films and his effective methods in building tension. He is known as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Hitchcock often used the phrase 'pure cinema', which can be interpreted in different ways, but his successful film techniques won him many awards. I looked at Hitchcock's style and the many definitions of pure cinema, so that I could identify techniques that are still being used to this day.

Pure Cinema

PURE CINEMA: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock (25 min) Directed by Gary Leva from Gary Leva on Vimeo.

 

Hitchcock

The Shallows - Analysis

Many movies use Hitchcock's techniques, and 'The Shallows' is just one example. You can see from the clip that the movie makes use of shared suspense, anticipatory space, temporal deadlines and vicarious suspense. This all helps to build tension, just as Hitchcock used in his films, and the disorientating shot angles also help enhance the audience experience.